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The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-09-17
THE CENTENNIAL OF the CON-
STITuTIcN.
Portland In the Convention for RatI-
Tying the Constitution.

The convention Of delegates to form a con-
stitutlon for the States met May 14th and adj
lourned Sept II, 1887, having completed its
labors.
On Monday, the 10Th Of November. the
inhabitants Of Portland met at the meeting
house Of the First Parish 'to chose a dele
gate or delegates to represent them in a con-
vention to be holden in the court house In
Boston ON the secoud Wednesday OF Janua-
ry next, to take into consideration the con-
stltution or frame Of government for the
United States OF America, reported by the
convention Of delegates from the United
States, lately held at Philadelphia" SAM
uel Freeman was moderator Of the meeting.
and 1t was voted mot TO read the constitu-
tion for the United States" but after some
discussion this vote was reconsidered, and IL
was voted that the constitution be read, and
the meeting adjourned from the meeting
house to the office Of Samuel Freeman, (who
was at this time clerk Of the courts. register
noseooate and poStmaster, for that pur-
objections n' against the tc;onstffalotha. the
United States and the answers thereto, be
read in the meeting, the town were divided
and the moderator declined to give his
voice.
So great was the opposition TO the instru-
ment as 1t was reported, that great difficultv
was experienced in finding two delegates
willing TO attend the convention for ratlfeae
tlon in Boston. Mr.. John Fox. one nj tha
seleetmeu was chosen, and after the sneees-
I've election and resignation Of Rev, SsmnaI
Deane, Gen. Peleg WadswOrth and Cant
Joseph Mcclellan, another meeting was
called on the 3lst of December. when Cant
Joseph Mcclellan was again chosen and in.
dueed TO accept the trust" The convention
met at Boston on Wednesday, Jan. 9. HISS.
az nrst in the Old State House at the head OF
state street, but the accommodations being
uhsulncient for the delegates and anxious
spectators, IL adjourned TO the Brattle street
meeting house, but the acoustic properties
Oh that building being very bad, 10 returned
70 the State House for a week, where II
found ample and suitable accom- i41--,;, :.
che meeting hOuss 90 reueral street. Attef
this ws-N4iafing about for a location the con
ventiOn settled down to steady work Tor
nearly month when the final vote was
taken, and the constitution was Tatined Oy
a majority of 10 votes, the vote standing lo'
In favor, to 1853 against 80 -
Both Portland delegates voted IN favor OF
ratification. only three out Of the Cumber-
land county delegates Of thirteen voting
against h. These were Daniel llsley Of Fall
month Stephen LOngfellow OF GOrham and
William Widgery Of New Gloucester, who
subsequently, however, pledged themselves
70 " H'"''' 9. Z. B.
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GEN ERAL NEWS.

President Beekman of the New York
Board of Aldermen has assured President
Cleveland that the omission of the President
when Mrs. Cleveland was asked to present
the firemen's flags was not slight. The
President replied that he never so regarded
ii.
The Henry George party has been given
the right TO appoint Eeleetion inspectors
In New York. Georges party, the irving
Hall and the Sociallstlc patty nave Deen
fighting for the privilege.
oh. Messina, his wife and four children
were burned to death in fire in Messinas
grocery store at New Orleans yesterday
morning.
Congressman James NJ. Taylor, of Brattle-
boro has been appointed justice OF tne
Walker, resigned.
Suits are being rapidly filed against the
Central Vermont railroad for deaths and In
juries in last winters catastrophe.
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WHIsKEY TAXES.
Rev. Sam Small Believes In Abolish
Ing the Internal Revenue system.

Rev. Sam Small sends letter TO the Bos-
ton Advertiser giving his views Of internal
revenue taxes on liquor. They are as follows
1T matters little what motives may be
imputed In the premises, but 1t does matter
much that you should succeed in your de-
mand for the abolition Of the national tax
upon spirits. Redouble your efforts 10 frs
great end. That tax is today the most fam
ing and Hagrant iniquity written upon the
statute book Of the nation. When 1t shall
have been utterly repealed every righteous
cltlzen OF this country will have his courage
and hope revived, and 90 forward more
zealously In the contest for the demolition of
tne rum trafiic, now so powerful In Our mol
ltlcs and so persistent In debauching and
damning our people. The cry Of free whis-
ky Is but the phrenetic cry OF the devil
Legion" In the body polite
=. Let IL De Tree from national recogni-
tion, protection and partiality, and then we.
who are fighting for prohibition can have a
genuinely free light with II. That Il All we
ask. How is it now Let the limited States Ss
internal revenue records Of Iowa and Kan
sas, OF Maine and Rhode Island, disclose
now this national tax nulifes state prohlb-
itory legislation.
- True temperance workers all over the
Union are rapidly recognizing that the sup
preston OF the liquor traffic Is at last de-
pendent upon its national ostraclsm. The
Atlanta Constitution, the leading exponent
Sl ~ tnoughtIul Democratic sentiment In the
South, Is committed with you 10 demand this
Tepea In the double interests Of Justice and
temperance. The Louisville CouTfer-Jour-
nal, the organ OF whiskey-frenzie Demoe-
racy, Is committed upon the other side of the
question. 1t knows that the repeal Of the
tax Is tho knell Of the traffic. It knows that
this tax is the highest and most impregnable
barricades Of the breweries and distiIlerjes.
II knows that upon 1t alone can the proposed
great 'whiskey trust OF S40.0O0,0O0 power
organize AID maintain itself.
1T Is evident, therefore. that this Is not a
party and partisan question Go forward
then, with your efforts. Hit 1t again. mt
1t hardll hit 1t oftenl! Hit 1t until Ii Is
hammered out OF existence, and every pro-
hibitionist, every true Christian. every wise
and righteous citizen, every wife aud every
praise and bless you"
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-09-17

Charges of Cruelty.

FAAYAN HOUSE, n H., Sept. 16.-The
New Hampshire Society for the Prevention
of Cruelty to Animals has determined to
break up the practice of racing horses
against time over the carriage road from the
Glen House to the Summit. Ten days ago
Dr. w. 5: Webb, son-in-law of the late w.
ID: Vanderbilt, and Major Wetmore and
wife, of New York, were driven over the
road OF eight miles, making the ascent Of
5000 feet in hour minutes and 81 seconds
with team OF six horses owned by Charles
r. Milliken & Co., proprietors of the Glen
House. To avoid responsibility it is claimed
the team was sold to the occupants of the
carriage. Today the driver, Charles O'Hara
of Gorham, was arrested, charged with
cruelty in driving. He was put under bonds
to appear at the October term of the Su-
preme Court. Gillette. Il Roberts, of the
Glen House, are his bondsmen, 1t is said
the parties who participated in the race will
be prosecuted If they have not yet left the
State.
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FISHERIES NEGOTIATIONS.
Sir John Mcdonald May Serve on the
Commission.

OTTAWA, Sept. 16.-The Minister of Ma
rine and Fisheries states that by the last
English mail the government received i'm
portant dispatches from the imperial gov
ernment relative to the proposed fisheries
commission. Negotiations are not sufic-
iently advanced to permit of an official state
ment as to the scope of the commission.
Cipher messages are passing between En-
gland and Canada almost daily, and when a
definite basis of agreement is arrived at, the
Minister says, some announcement will be
made with regard to the appointment of the
commission. Owing to his diplomatic abil :
ity and to his former connection with the
fisheries question, Sir John Macdonald will
form one of the commission instead of the
Minister of Justice, as at first stated. 1t is
understood the commission will meet in
Washington during the first week in NOvem-
ber The British minister at Washington
will also sit on the commission.
The Department of Justice is advised that
Mr.. Drake, Q. c., who went to Alaska to
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-09-17

The missing Grand Manan mail bag. lost
since the oth OF June last, was found lately
noatlng In the river between Calais and Rob-
Dlnston, minus its contents. 5000 and other
mall matter; The bag was made up at Grand
Manan and lost between EastpOrt and St.
Stephen.
The Washington County Agricultural fair
was held at Pembroke, September IA and 49,
There was good display and large attend
ance. Bangor horses took the sweepstakes
YORK COUNTY.
The Biddeford board of trade Is In COM
munication with some parties who desire TO
come to the city for the purpose of manu-
featuring silver plated cutlery; with another
party who Is looking for a location in which
to manufacture saddlery and harness trim
mings; and with another who wishes to
manufacture agricultural implements.
John B. Fogg, the farmerof Saco, ,wh0sfell
from his barn Monday died of his injuries
Thursday night
IN GENERAL.
No good news is heard from the potato
crop. Reports from all parts of the State
show that II is rotting badly.
The new law made last winter by the Leg
islature in regard to the weight Of bushel
OF oats provides that it shall be 80 pounds in
stead OF 30. The law took effect the first Of
September.
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THE N. Il. LEAauE.

Base hits-Lowells, IS; Lynns, o. Errors-L.ow-
ells, 1oi Lynns, z. Earned runs-L0weIls' q.
Lynns, z. Batteries-Burns and sullivan. Fitz,
gerald and Murphy. E''N-
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represent the government at the trial of the
masters and crews of the sealers seized in
Behring sea this year has returned to Vic
toria. His report will not be received for
some time.
TORONTO, Sept. 16.-The Ottawa cores
nouncement of fSirJohnMacdonald' appoint
ment as Canada's representative on the
Il sheries commission is premature, the cab
met not having decided.
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QUEEN AND PARLIAMENT.
Announcement OF the Agreement
with the United States.
Twenty-four Killed In a Collision on
the Midland Road.
Scottish Home Rulers Beginning an
Agitation OF the Question.

LONDON. Sept. 16.-Parliament was pro-
rogued today until Nov. 3Oth. The Queens
speech says with regard TO the fisheries: 'I
have agreed with the President Of the Unit
ed States to refer to Joint commission the
difficult question respecting the North Amer
lean fisheries. which have recently been dis
cussed by the two nations"
OF Ireland, the Queen simply SAYS: Tho
worst difficulties Of Ireland have occupied
your close attention during protracted ses-
sion. trust the remedies your wisdom mas
provided will gradually effect the complete
restoration OF order In ireland and give re-
newed encouragement TO peaceful industry"
Home Rule for Scotland.
At conference Of Scottish home rulers,
today. Mr.. Finglater, President Of the Scot
tish Farmers Alliance, advocated home rule
for Scotland, and openly declared the north
ern and eastern counties Of Scotland ripe for
the question of bringing the matter before
Parliament.
Death on the Rail.
collision occurred today on the Midland
railway in England. A train filed with ex-
cursionists. who we're going to Doncaster to
witness the races at that place. cOlllded with
another train and was wrecked.
The Midland train was standing on a
crossing mile from Doncaster while the
tickets were being collected, when the Liver
pool Express rushed into IT, The guard box
was smashed TO atoms. The first carriage OF
the Liverpool train was teleseOped by the
next succeeding carriage and broken into
splinters. A long time elapsed before the
injured and dying, wedged in the ruins,
could be rescued. Twenty-fOur persons were
Killed and MANY Of the fnfurnd
er. The cause was defective signalling. The
Injured number seventy persons.
English Comment.
LONDON, Sept 16.-The Telegraph this
morning commenting on the celebration Of
the constitutional centennial at Philadel-
phia, says: America is rapidly becoming a
festive, pageant loving country, differing
radically from the powerful but grim com
munity pictured in Diekens's american
Notes"
The News, commenting on the celebration
at Philadelphia, says: 1T Is difficult TO see
how even the United States can surpass the
pageants presented yesterday and promised
tomorrow. 1t Is a true festival Of human
ity, both in deed and In symbol"
Daring Dublin Leaguers.
DUBLIN, Sept. 16.-The executive branch
Of the National League have arranged
meetings for Sunday at Rascammon. Bandon,
Newton and Kilmachomas. Messrs. Sheehys
Drummer, Hooper. Timothy Healy and Dil-
Ion, members OF Parliament, will address
the meetings Mr.. BalfOur held q confer.
ence at the Castle today with Lord Ash
burne and Gen. Butler. IL Is expected that
the meetings will be proclaimed. The Dub
lin Corporation today, on motion Of the Lord
Mayor, adopted a resolution protesting
against the 'tyrannical policy Of the govern
ment, and approving ths patriotic conduct
of William O'Brlen."
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-09-17
For Bravery at Sea.

Collector Anderson yesterday ireceived
from Secretary Bayard, a binocular glass
awarded to Captain II. Waite of the Ameri-
can ship Tam O'Shanter. in recognition of
his humane services for the ship
wrecked crew of the British barque
Satcota, wrecked at Yarmouth, N. S.
The binocular is an elegant instrument OF
Canadian make, casted nickel and russell
leather. On the barrels is engraved an in
scrption setting forth the facts of the award
A russet leather case lined with purple silk
plush with shoulder strap of russet leath
er, is the fitting resting place Of this elegant
gift
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Other Games.
Observation-Disclosures, .; Baltimores, A.
Notes.

G "o'eS'
Loves today-Manchester at Portland.
TlR at Lynn.
eause.llowing from the Lowell News will
Wednemile from those who attended
the iteufl's game in this city, to which
Portlanders; From start TO finish. the
ali hazardinced determination IN win az ~
iii even tlnd every decision OF w. =, ,,,., . :
eyinced thepartisan. Portland spectator, tor,
Radbourntsgust.
tons and hass been reinstated by the Bos-
Frank Leoned them at Pittsburg.
cured the refupf the Manchesters has Sc
| ter for the eomft the grounds in Worces-
step in advance ear, and has thus got a
! Bee. w. w. Burnham.-Iynn
The Manchester.
game here Mondayjn play a postponed
league has decided the secretary Of the
their games on ahaye right to play
! agreed on, so Lowell grounds mutually
nothing. The game wilTOtest amounts TO
and will count as leagalled at 2 O'Clock
yane.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-09-17
THIRTY THOUSAND STRONG.
Regular Troops and Militia Men
Marching in Philadelphia.
Maine Soldier Boys In Line Headed
by Governor Bodwen.
Half a Million Strangers. Crowd the
Route of the Procession.
Especial to the Press. ]

PHILADELPHIA, Sept.16.-The marching
of our military in the review by President
Cleveland today was pronounced by military
critics as excellent, and equal to any in the
parade. The military bearing and conduct
throughout has been one Of commendation
on all sides.
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Business Troubles.

NEW YORK, Sept. 16.-Bradstreet's reports
IA failures in the United States for the past
week. against 119 for the preceding week
Canada had "a, a decrease of seven.
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THE PORTLAND DAILY PRESS.

Published every day Sundays excepted) by the
PORTLAND PUBLISHING COMPANY,
AT 81 EXCHANGE STREET. PORTLAND, ME.
TERMS Eight Dollars Year. To mail sub
scribers. Seven Dollars Year.if paid in advance.
Address all communications TO
PORTLAND PUBLISHING 60.
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the WEATHER.

WASHINGTON, Sept. II.
The indications for Maine, New Hamp-
shire and Massachusetts are cooler, followed
by warmer fair weather, light to fresh
northwesterly winds becoming variable.
LOCAL WEATHER REPORT,
PORTLAND. Me. Sept 16, 1887.
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HEAVY FAILURE IN sAco.
Ruinous Competition Involves the
Affairs Of Joseph C. Weymouth.

SACo, Sept 16.-There is considerable ex-
citement here over the failure of Joseph G.
Weymouth, with liabilities reported to be
$4,000.
Mr.. Weymouth has been butcher and
wholesale dealer in dressed beef for over
twenty years, and his record for upright and
honorable transactions is an enviable one.
His present difficulty is due to improbable
competition and heavy losses sustained
through the failures of dozen or more
years. His affairs are in the hands of Mason
d. Weymouth, lawyers of this city, and a
full statement of liabilities and assets will
be given out early next week.
His paper has been largely endorsed by
local merchants, Samuel Chase of Saco being
down for something between eight and ten
thousand dollars. E. Garland, Paul and Ed
ward c. Sands Of Saco also hold some of his
paper, while the York National, the Saco
National and Biddeford National banks carry
his notes to the amount of several thou
sands. John p. Squire of Boston is said to
be involved for about $4,000, and the Port
land Beef Company has claim for about
$1,000.
To Offset these liabilities, Mr. Weymouth
is known to possess his abattOir and soap
factory, occupying about twenty-five acres
of land, one two tenement house, one house
lot, one small wood lot, meat market in
Saco, and one in Portland, his private resi-
dence in Saco, besides a number of horses,
carts, carriages and tools that are used in his
business. The list is necessarily incomplete
and the indebtedness may amount to good
deal more when full investigation is made.
Mr.. Weymouth said to PRESS reporter
yesterday that he could not give any state
ment of his assets or liabilities When
asked if there was any truth in the rumor
that his liabilities would amount to between
$4,000 and 200, he replied there was not.
He further said that he had not secured his
property in any way. The banks had usual
ly taken his brother-in-law's endorsement.
Thursday when he presented notes at the
bank for over $500, with another endorser,
| the banks would not take them. He said he
was owing several firms in Portland, but
| could not give the amounts.
| 1t is reported that the Portland Beef Com
pany, John l.. Best, Mr. Cummings and c.
| w. Belknap & Co. are creditors. The beef
| companies are reported to have $1,000 with
Mr.. Weymouth, and the Belknaps trivial
| sum, say $35.
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THE NATIONAL CAPITAL.
Postal Changes.

WASHINGTON, Sept 16.-An order has
been issued by the Postmaster General that
an exchange of registered pouches under the
international rotary lock shall be CON-
menced October 10Th, between Portland, Me.
and Montreal, Canada. Pouches labeled
from Portland, Me, to Montreal, Can. will
leave Portland by Portland and Island Pond,
II. p. 0. daily except Sundays, at 1.30 p. m.
All postmasters in the Portland, Me-, dis
trict, except those in Oxford county, will
take notice that on and after October 10,
1887, they are to despatch all registered mat
ter for the provinces of Ontario and Quebec,
Canada, with registry bills in registered
package envelopes, addressed to the post
master at Portland, Me.
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Happy Maine Pensioners,

Pensions for Maine people have beer
granted as follows:
Elisha Keen, North Turner.
Samuel Phibrook, Carmel
james Il. Wentworth, Waldo
Hosea j. King 0rland
Edward Kelly, Bangor.
George Holmes, Auburn.
John Farley, Washburn.
Ambrose Mason, lewiston
Amariah w. Fowler, Bangor
Henry Mansfield. Vaneeboro
William ii. Higgins. Phippsburg.
Albert c. Stevens, Bne HILL
James g. Brown, Searsmont.
Alex j. Alley, MapletOn.
John II. Butterheld, Danforth. -
Charles l. II. Ness, Searsport.
The Portland daily press. [volume] (Portland, Me.) 1862-1921, 1887-09-17

Few England League
GAME TODAY

1 GAME TODAY.
The Manchesters will play the last sebed
yea game OF this season in this city today
mere are several postponed games to be
played off but the schedule winds up today
uhe Portlands still have good show for the
Pennant and are bound to win everything
from this out il possible.
MANcHEsTERs, o; sALEMs. s.
The base ball season at Manchester closed
score: A"o
= lnnings.........1 2 3 s G 7 q
Manchesters... 30 / 2 q o 3 o p a
Salems..............1 D U o o o G.
Base hits-Manchesters IA; salems. 4 Errors
-ManchesteIs 10 Salems, o. Earned mus Man.
enesters, O.; Batteries-Ferson and Dunn. Fitz-
gerald and Farrell. A"N-
LowELLs, 10; LYNNs, 7.
The game at Lowell yesterday was marked
by the wild throwing Of the Lowells. The
Lynns played fine fielding game. The
Score
Innings. S...........1 8 8 q 7 q q
LowellS. .............1 D o D 2 lin
Lynns..............2 2 o o 2 U o o.
Base hits-Lowells, 1S; Lynns o. Errors-Joxv
eus, 10i Lynns, z. Earned runs-I0welIs 3 /.
Lynns, 2. Batteries-Burns and sullivan. Fitz
gerald and Murphy. '''"
STANDING OF THE N. II. LEAGUE.
I
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MUSIC AND DRAMA,
MANAGER KNowIToN's RENrFI1

MANAGER KNowLToN's BENEFIT.
The benefit to be rendered to Manager
Knowlton by the Wilkinson Opera Company
at the Bijou this evening should be well
attended. The entertainment promises to
be of a high order. In the first part men,
bers Of the company who have become
favorites with the Portland public will give
concert. The remainder of the entertain
ment will consist of the second act of Fra
Diayolo, with Miss Alice Carle as Lady
Allcash.
PATS WARDROBE.
Tonight the Pat Rooney Comedy Company
will appear at Portland Theatre in "Pat's
Wardrobe" A Providence paper says:
''Rooney is so quietly funny, his dancing is
so artistic and finished that he cannot help
being the great favorite that he is. Katie
Rooney looked very pretty. and barring the
harshness Of her voice did what was re-
9uireu n Oh her IN taking, manner, James
vincent, well known old-timer, took the
part OF Lionel Eustach, the crushed TRACE
dian. In very acceptable manner James
FOX as Gruilers is worthy Of mention. The
ladies' displayed some elegant wardrobes,
ana the quartette singing was excellent"
RHEA.
There was good demand for seats at
Portland Theatre yesterday for the perform
ances to be given by Mile. Rhea on Monday
and Tuesday next. Monday Mile. Rhea will
appear as Galatea in "Pygmalon and Gala
tea" The story of the sculptor who falls in
love with the statue he has created, and as
result of his prayers gets it endowed with
life. is prettily told by Gilbert, who also re-
lates how the wife of Pygmalion. Jealous of
the statue, has Pygmalion struck with
| blindness, but later hearing her husband
tell Galatea he never loved her, repents, has
| him restored to sight and Galatea returned
| to stone Mile. Rhea is charming in the
character which fits her like glove.
THE sToCKBRIDGE COURSE. :
| There are excellent seats still left at Stock.
bridges for his course of entertainments.
The course is exceedingly strong, the three
| symphony concerts, two operas, and the
musicale alone being worth the price of a
| ticket.
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Mean daily bar. 5000 Maximum ther 61.4
Mean daily ther. $50 Minimum ther. .49.0
Mean daily d'wpt.50.0 Max. vel. wind. .22NW
Mean daily hum. 1913 Total precip..... .o1
METEOROLOGICAL REPORT.
Sept 16, 1887, 1000 PM
Observations taken at the same moment of time
al NIL efatinne